Suarez will be joined in attack by Daniel Sturridge, with the duo having struck up a potent partnership since the England striker's move from Chelsea earlier in the transfer window.

Rodgers has, meanwhile, named an inexperienced back four with Andre Wisdom, Sebastian Coates and Jack Robinson all handed starts.

Fabio Borini starts his first game for the Reds since fracturing his foot in October while Raheem Sterling is also given the nod on the wing.

Oldham make a couple of changes from the side that lost to Notts County in League One on Tuesday, with Lee Croft and Robbie Simpson selected ahead of Chris Taylor and Chris Sutherland respectively.Oldham starting XI: Bouzanis; Wabara, Byrne, Mvoto, Grounds; Croft, Wesolowski, M'Changama, Simpson; Baxter, Smith.